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Author: Marta Wegorzewska

Stone awarded $3.7 million to study rare metabolic disorder

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Stephen Stone, MD, was awarded a $3.7 million NIH grant to advance research into a rare metabolic disorder.

Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies (Links to an external site)

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026
image of a preemie in an incubator

Findings could help pave way for earlier intervention.

Mental health care before, after surgery improves recovery in older adults (Links to an external site)

September 9, 2026
Comforting hand supporting an elderly man

Clinical trial supports adding mental health coaching, medication cleanup to routine pre-surgical care.

Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss (Links to an external site)

August 27, 2026September 4, 2026
an image of three different diets showing plates with food to represent carbohydrate, proteins and fats

Clinical trial finds among several diets, ketogenic plan yields greatest boost to liver, metabolic health.

Newly found ‘immune organ’ inside skull directs brain defense

August 19, 2026September 4, 2026
microscopy image of a lymphoid-like structure in skull bone marrow

Findings may offer a new way to fight brain cancer, neurodegenerative disease.

Laser therapy offers weapon against deadly brain tumors (Links to an external site)

August 17, 2026August 18, 2026
A person wearing glasses holds a thin stick with a small pink tip, looking at it intently.

Large analysis of patient outcomes shows that extent of tumor ablation, treatment timing extends survival.

Scientists identify brain’s brake that shuts off chronic pain (Links to an external site)

August 17, 2026August 18, 2026
a schematic of the brain and a microscope image of cells in a region of the brain

Finding from mouse study could lead to targeted treatments for chronic nerve pain.

How early-life stress leaves a ‘scar’ inside brain cells (Links to an external site)

August 7, 2026August 10, 2026
slinky stretching

Mouse study finds changes to DNA packaging form molecular memory of trauma, make brain vulnerable to future stress.

Powell installed as president of gynecologic oncology society

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Powell

Nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead effort to advance gynecologic cancer care.

Davidson receives distinguished mentor award

May 12, 2026May 13, 2026
portrait image of the researcher

Physician-scientist recognized for dedication to next generation of gastroenterology leaders.

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